Michigan leads in giving yanks coming comforts
New York report shows Michigan acts as home front for returning soldiers via a state headquarters funded by a 5 million dollar war emergency appropriation. It coordinates news, passenger lists, hospital outreach, and free mail to keep Michigan men informed and supported during their postwar transition.
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Michigan
Trigken Ige
New York
France
Hoboken
New York Michigan
B Linois
Danville
Danville National Soldiers
J. C. Bird
Jonew
To &O
Danish Lutheran Convention Brightens Cedar Falls Ahead
The First Methodist church offers its entire plant on Highteenth and Walnut streets to host the national Danish Lutheran convention June 10 15. Local churches support the effort to aid the Danish congregation with facilities for the gathering.
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United Danish Lutheran Church
First Methodist Church
Veterans unite under universal order for all wars
A mass meeting and smoker at Memorial hall on Wednesday February 26 invites honorably discharged Civil Spanish Mexican and World War veterans to join a new universal organization. A Bolo club committee proposes restructuring the group to include all veterans and secure hall space for a national camp in Black Hawk county.
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Memorial Hall
CG. G. Crabtree
Allen Ferguson
Universal Soldiers
Black, Hawk County
Memorial
U. S
Black Hawk
County
English Women Adapt Themselves To Any Calling
London reports that Englishwomen readily adapt to many roles though certain jobs suit women more for permanent employment. A British conference urged directing female labor to textile, boot and shoe, printing, laundry, garment making, millinery, confectionery, tobacco, stationery, retail, clerical work, teaching, and domestic science, with farming and skilled garden work expanding opportunities.
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London
British Bureau of Information
Saloon hobos welcome Steve Rogers in Chicago riotous spree
Chicago Feb 19 Steve Rogers arrived with 1009 in liberty bonds and war stamps earned in Norfolk Va He spent ten months saving about 1200 Domestically he cashed securities at a 5 percent commission and sent 174 to a brother to buy land He toured barrel houses with friends buying rounds until arrested for riotous living resulting in a night in Lockup the crowd tried to slip him whisky. he left with no eye opener.
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Chicago
Steve Rogers
South Clark
Scouls
Steve
State Street
Norfolk Army and Navy Base
Grenier
Minn
Jockup
Clark Street
Rebouss
Frank Rieck
Harrison Street
Men Fibbed to Enter Army Now Seek Release
London dispatch reports Folkestone demobilization probes into men who lied to join the army during wartime and now seek discharge after the armistice. A man claimed age 41 to qualify for early release, produced a birth certificate, and will be freed. another said he was a miner but listed as a fishmonger to join.
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London
Associated Press
England
Milan
Folkestone
France
Miitary
Colors
Groom Loses Marriage License Then Returns In Turmoil
A prospective groom misplaced his marriage license at the clerk’s office and, after taking his fiancé away for a moment, returned hours later in agitation. The couple had completed the necessary papers and the license was eventually located.
Welcome Guest Digestive Health Ad Shows Stuart's Tablets
An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the remedy for indigestion and other digestive disorders. It claims that digestion, not intake, determines comfort, and notes physicians often prescribe the tablets sold for 50 cents a box at drug stores.
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Stuart
Groom Buries Joy Certificate Before Clergyman Visit
A deputy clerk in a busy office handed the treasured joy certificate to a groom who then secreted it inside his pocket. He planned to retrieve it later at the church with a clergyman, ensuring its safety until the ceremony.
California Syrup of Figs Promises Gentle Relief for Children
An advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs as a safe gentle laxative for babies and children. It claims to cleanse the stomach, liver, and bowels without griping, helps when feverish or cross, and advises mothers to check the tongue coating for dosing. It warns against counterfeit products and urges buying the genuine from the California Fig Syrup Company.
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California
California Syrup
California Fig Syrup Company
Come Over to our House says Leaths Bargain Sale
A local ad urges readers to visit Leaths at 313 214 East Fourth Street for popular bargains. The notice pitches two taglines Good Luck Good Luck and emphasizes a sale that promises value to Lucky Buyers and the public alike.
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Leaths
East Fourth Street
Goose grease remedy touted for colds and relief
An old time advertisement claims Men-Thol-Eze combines goose grease turpentine menthol peppermint and wintergreen to relieve cold symptoms. Rub outside on chest while inhaled vapors claim to ease sore throat and inflamed surfaces in about 20 minutes. Available 20 60 cents and mailed from Fort Dodge Iowa.
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Gramma
Casa
Andy
Fort Dodge, Sa. Y
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W. W. Gist
George H. Twaddle
Waterloo Evening Courier
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C. M. Parker
Allison
Edgar O'Neal
Sartori Hospital
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W. L. Hearst
Otisville
Government Hospital
Fort Snelling
Frank B. Miller
Helen
Morida
Catherine Fobes
Teachers’ College
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Association
William Renbock
Savannah
Fred Rebbock
Butte
Mont
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George Philpot
la Porte City
J. J. B. Bergen
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Glarksville
Carl FE. Bergen
Camp Pike
Lars Nielsen
South Main Street
John Fearer
Tronto
Roger Leavitt, Jr
Thor
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H. P. Nelson
Benson
Nelson
Gus Linde
William Kramer
Kramer
Martin Henningsen
Dike
Patriotic Order For All Veterans
Hanks
BE. W. Grove
Saloon
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Bloomfield
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Hazen
Third Ave
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